Wireless Mouse....Can I Recharge Those Batteries?

[quiksil903]

Just bought the new Logitech Freedom Optical Set from Buy.com as per many posts in Hot Deals. I was wondering if these devices (which eat up 6 AAs between the keyboard and the mouse) can take rechargable batteries. If so, which kind? The website says only alkaline, but I've heard tales of devices working when rechargable capability is not stated for sure.

How can I know before I go out and buy a big ole pack of rechargable batteries if they will work or not? Any ideas.

thanx

 

[dethman]

i certainly see no problem using rechargeables. i use rechargeable NiCDs and NiMH in my logitech mouseman wireless and it works fine. probably doesn't last as long as alkaline but certainly saves money in the long run...

 

[Zim Hosein]

quiksil903, I used rechargeable batteries in my old LogiTech MouseMan w/o any problems at all. If you're worried about it not working, try buying them from a store that has a generous return policy, that way, if they don't work to your expectations, you can retun them and receive your money back. Hope this helps.

 

[NeoMadHatter]

i have a wireless keyboard and optical mouse from logitech. i read somewhere that you're not supposed to use rechargeable batteries somewhere. but i don't see why not. i'll probably get some eventually. but i'm looking for new keyboard and mouse anyways. so i can wait.

 

[quiksil903]

So basically I am to assume that anything regular Alky batteries work for, so too will rechargeable. That's good to know. Any difference between NiCd and NiMH as far as compatibility? Performance?

Thanks for the responses.

 

[MoFunk]

<< So basically I am to assume that anything regular Alky batteries work for, so too will rechargeable. That's good to know. Any difference between NiCd and NiMH as far as compatibility? Performance?

Thanks for the responses. >>



I tried both in my mouse and saw no difference in life. Just be prepared that when your batteries start to die your mouse may die quickly with it, so have a couple charged up and ready to go. On my system, the low battery warning starts about 5 minutes before the mouse quits!

 

[jeepers94]

I use NiMh in my mouse and keyboard.NiMh are the better choice over nicad,for most uses.First they are "Earth"friendly.They don't contaminate the soil.Second,they last longer.Third,they are easier to find! I do not like the recharg.alkies!

 

[Dan]

I use rechargeable batteries with my Logitech wireless optical mouse. I haven't experienced any performance issues and, in the long run, it's definitely a savings.